Air Fill Station Operator
This course is designed to promote safety in the filling of high-pressure scuba cylinders. The Fill Station Operator (FSO) program is intended to meet and exceed the minimum standards established by the Code of Federal Regulations.
In addition, it is intended to allow candidates to competently and safely fill scuba cylinders with air from a fill station or compressor. The objective of this course is to train candidates in the safe handling, filling and external inspection techniques, including the identification of the various defective conditions that can lead to cylinder rejection, equipment requirements and hazards in filling cylinders with high pressure air for recreational scuba.
Qualifications of Graduates
Upon successful completion of this course graduates may handle, transport, externally inspect and fill high-pressure scuba cylinders with air for recreational diving.
Availability: In Stock
Who this course is for:
- Dive center fill station and retail staff as well as divers interested in learning more.
Course prerequisites:
- Minimum age 18
What you can expect to learn:
The SDI Air Fill Station Operator Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
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- The Responsibility of the Fill Station Technician
- Main Cause of Accidents
- Risks and Hazards
- Safe Operating Basics
- Breathing Grade Air Definition
- Air Quality Factors and Contaminants
- Air Analysis
- Air Fill Production Equipment
- Safety Systems
- Fill Station Systems
- Proper Cylinder Handling
- Air Filling Procedures
What’s in it for you?
- Upon successful completion of this course graduates may handle, transport, externally inspect and fill compressed gas cylinders with air.
